1985 CHP #8337 - My First SSP

[Mustang Kid]

Originally Posted by calimustang

very nice! make sure gas tank is good as new inside cuz mine was unbelievable rusty! It did choke my ssp after few mins of running, we kept locating the gremlin and bingo.. it's the danged gas tank so we replaced it, runs fine since.

Hopefully mine is still alright lol. If not it is an easy fix with the help of my friend bert

[Mustang Kid]

Sign of One Day paint job. They painted over rubber stuff too.

[Mustang Kid]

Old note pad from PO.












Build sheet is still MIA. I tried looking under the carpet, but I'll have to take the seats out to see under the rear foot wells.


Found the B pillar seat belt trim.




Broken Glass. Possible window broken? May never know.

[Mustang Kid]

Jump to today










Only rust I can find other than a little at the door skin to shell seam under the Drivers door.






Caps have melted somewhat. I can fix them with sanding and bondo + new paint.

[Mustang Kid]

Clean= good






Original wheels are a +






Original exhaust?






Rust free. A lot nicer and easier to take apart than my 84.


Fixed fender

[Mustang Kid]

Fixable








The crown jewels


EEK!!!












I was very happy that it wanted to start

[badbrad]

wow, what a great start for a 16 yr old. My father bought me my first car when I was 16 (1972) it was a 1967 Mercury Cougar for $300.. It will be fun to get it running and get it back to original, it will take some money & time, but ask for help on this forum and FEP and your friends. Dont get discouraged, some days will be frustrating. Good luck.

[Mustang Kid]

I will save a lot of money by doing stuff myself and with the help of my dad. I have learned a lot on this forum (knowing what to look for like equipment mounting holes and a lot more).

[Rhino]

Way to go, Sam! You'll have a ton of fun working on the car.

Keep the pics coming.